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Frazier’s Thayne Lawrence wrestles against Gavin Garcia of Southern Columbia in the 160 pound quarterfinal bout in class AA in the PIAA state wrestling championship on Friday, March 6, 2020 at the Giant Center in Hershey.
7 WPIAL wrestlers advance to PIAA Class AA semifinals
March 6, 2020
HERSHEY — Friday has gone a lot better for WPIAL Class AA wrestlers at the PIAA individual championships at the Giant Center.

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Mt. Lebanon’s Mac Stout wrestles J.P McCaskey’s Andrew Vogelbacher in the 170 weight class in the PIAA state wrestling tournament in class AAA on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at the Giant Center in Hershey.
WPIAL Class AAA wrestlers shine, Class AA struggles on Day 1 of PIAA tournament
March 5, 2020
HERSHEY — You couldn’t ask for a crazier day for WPIAL wrestlers than Thursday at the Giant Center.

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High school scores, schedules for March 5, 2020
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Belle Vernon’s Devin Whitlock listens to coach Joe Salvino (left) during their game against Penn-Trafford on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 in the Hempfield High School Tip-Off Tournament.
Belle Vernon’s Salvino hopes boys basketball team refocuses for PIAAs
Belle Vernon coach Joe Salvino has been through this before.

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Road to Hershey opens up as state basketball playoffs tip off Friday
Last year, the western side of the PIAA Class A boys basketball bracket became a WPIAL block party.

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Hempfield’s Ethan Berginc, a student at Jeannette, works to pin Bethlehem Liberty’s Javien DeLeon in a 113-pound bout in the second round of the PIAA Class AAA championships Thursday at Giant Center in Hershey.
Hempfield wrestler Berginc pulls off shocking win in PIAA tournament
HERSHEY — It was a perfect first day at the PIAA Class AAA individual wrestling championships for Hempfield, highlighted by a huge upset by junior Ethan Berginc.

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Southmoreland’s Charity Henderson steals the ball during the first quarter of the WPIAL Class 4A championship game against North Catholic Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, at Petersen Events Center.
Fresh start for Southmoreland in maiden voyage into PIAA girls basketball playoffs
Forgive Southmoreland girls basketball coaches and players for not knowing what to expect in the PIAA playoffs.

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Derry junior Ty Cymmerman (blue) battles Port Allegany junior Braedon Johnson at 126 pounds at the PIAA tournament March 5, 2020, at Giant Center in Hershey.
Derry’s Cymmerman advances with pin at PIAA wrestling tournament
HERSHEY — Derry junior Ty Cymmerman didn’t panic when Port Allegany junior Braedon Johnson got the first takedown in their first-round match Thursday.

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Belle Vernon’s Devin Whitlock shoots a 3-pointer during the WPIAL Class 4A championship game against Highlands Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at Petersen Events Center.
Westmoreland County basketball playoff preview capsule: Game of March 6, 2020
Today’s game

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Kiski Area’s Jack Blumer works against Lower Merion’s James Lledo in the 160-pound weight class during the PIAA Class AAA championships Thursday at Giant Center in Hershey.
Kiski Area’s Blumer stays alive at PIAA wrestling tournament
HERSHEY — Six Alle-Kiski Valley wrestlers entered the PIAA Class 3A wrestling tournament Thursday, and all six still were in the mix for medals at deadline. However, only one still is contending for a gold medal.

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Belle Vernon third baseman Vanessa Porter tags out McKeesport’s Elisabeth Dansak on a stolen base attempt April 4, 2019.
Belle Vernon softball hopes following formula results in WPIAL playoffs return
The formula to success for the Belle Vernon softball team is simple.

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Riverview’s Alyssa Cappa (23) competes against Brentwood Feb. 3, 2020 at Riverview High.
Riverview, Freeport girls basketball ready to knock off rust
The Riverview and Freeport girls basketball teams saw their stay in the WPIAL playoffs end with quarterfinal losses Feb. 20.

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New look, attitude for Belle Vernon baseball
Belle Vernon is a fixture in the WPIAL baseball playoffs, missing the postseason once (2014) the past nine years. Regularly qualifying for the playoffs is a source of pride for the program.

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Belle Vernon’s Hunter Ruokonen drives to the basket past Highlands’ Luke Cochran during the WPIAL Class 4A championship game Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at Petersen Events Center.
Westmoreland basketball notebook: Belle Vernon aims to improve its defense
Ask Belle Vernon players about their runner-up finish in the WPIAL, and they immediately get defensive.

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Swimming pool
Shaler swimmer Nebiolo motivated by WPIAL performance
Lydia Nebiolo provided Shaler Area’s Keith Simmons with extra motivation for next year following her performance at the WPIAL Class AAA championships Feb. 27-28 Saturday at Trees Pool.

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North Allegheny swimmer Torie Buerger (center) with her brothers (back from left), Matthew, Zachary and Jonathan Buerger, and her parents, David and Sonya Buerger, at the 2019 PIAA championship meet at Bucknell.
North Allegheny swimmer Buerger winds down family tradition
An era will end when North Allegheny senior swimmer Torie Buerger is done competing in the PIAA Class AAA championship meet this week at Bucknell.

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Hampton’s Catie Kress competes in the 500-yard freestyle during the WPIAL Class AAA championships.
Girls’ improvement at WPIAL swimming championships gives hope for future
With Hampton boys swimming making waves in its last season in Class AAA, the girls were determined to start laying the foundation for a solid future.

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Hampton’s Richie Donato shakes hands with Norwin’s Phong Tran after Donato won their heat in the boys 100 breaststroke during the 2020 AAA WPIAL Swimming and Diving Championship at Trees Pool on Friday, Feb. 28, 2020.
Hampton boys swimming enjoys huge day at WPIAL championships
Morgan Zweygardt has gotten used to bringing one or two boys to states every year. This year, she will need a bigger vehicle to travel to Hershey.

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Shaler Area’s Cam Mbalo won the WPIAL title and placed third at states in the triple jump last season.
Shaler’s Mbalo looks to build off state indoor championship
Cam Mbalo has an idea of what he wants to do with his first memento from his senior season.

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Penn Hills’ Colleen Hoolahan earned a top 10 finish at the WPIAL championships.
Penn Hills swimming pair turns in impressive WPIAL championship showing
The last few seasons, the Gregory brothers — Norman, Isaiah and Kimani — mainly have represented Penn Hills at the WPIAL Class AAA swimming and diving championships. However, a few other Indians swimmers wanted to let the WPIAL know the program offers more than the Gregory brothers.

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